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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
3
A fragmented report states that during the fiscal year 1941 through 1947 total federal tax collections reached 295 3059 806 under Idaho’s scope with a 1947 state valuation of 454 858 818. It notes Idaho’s federal tax take in 1947 was about 66 000, suggesting a tax of 14 50 per 100.
Idaho tax figures show total federal income taxes collected from July 1 1928 to June 30 1947 reaching 239 million for the state with individuals paying 193.8 million and corporations 46.2 million. The chamber notes a 132 fold rise from under 0.5 million in 1932 to just under 66 million last fiscal year. Assessed property values increased 11.9 percent from 1982 to 1947.
The article notes increased rural electricity availability in the United States enabling farm households to use common appliances. It cites survey data: about 8,400 farmers reported 43 percent of farms with electric washing machines, 38 percent with electric refrigerators, 27 percent using electricity for water pumps, 25 percent with electric vacuum cleaners, 13 percent with electric ranges, 10 percent with hot water heaters, and 7 percent with electric sewing machines. The Pacific coast states have the highest appliance adoption and central station service, while southern states show lower proportions. From 1941 to 1947 farm electrification rose as incomes grew and central power stations expanded, tripling rural electricity access.
Idaho plans a busy four month program for visitors featuring a trout fishing derby underway at Lake Pend Oreille in north Idaho and Indian dances at Fort Hall in southern Idaho. Boise also promotes its 30th annual festivities to boost sightseeing tours for the summer season.
The piece lists a series of Idaho events from May 6 to May 31 including a junior chamber conference in Moscow May 6-9, Payette blossom festival, May 10-12 Dental Association convention, May 14-15 Hotel association meeting, May 27-29 Lions International convention, and May 31-June 2 Mining Association meeting in various Idaho locations. It also notes log drives on the Priest River and mentions local agriculture and Boise water supply facts.
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